2018 President's Award Winner

Jennifer Rittler, AIA and Matt Toddy, AIA

"Their Energy And Passion Have Connected Emerging Professionals With Firm Leaders Fostering Leadership Development And Mentorship In The Columbus Architectural Community. Their Dedication And Perseverance Is Appreciated And Admired.” - John Meegan, AIA, Columbus 2018 Chapter President

Campus Partners, an affiliate of The Ohio State University, is requesting proposals for architectural design services for WOSU. The new home for WOSU is expected to be a state of the art, digitally functional operation that addresses the future of broadcast media. The new building will be about 63,000 gross square feet and 55,000 sf of fit out for new studios, content production area, administrative and staff workplace and support space. A preliminary program and concept plan has been completed. It anticipates four stories plus basement with a first floor mezzanine.

The WOSU Building will be located at the northeast corner of 14th Avenue and Pearl Alley in Columbus, Ohio on a site of approximately 11,000 sf. The proposed site is included within the master plan of east of High Street.

Entrance off the corner of 14th and Pearl Alley and visible from 14th Avenue and High Street. The first level facing Pearl Street should provide a public connection engaging the street.

Architectural style that integrates with the historic civic spaces on the west side of High Street and the rest of the 15+HIGH development.

Synergies are seen between performance venues in Ohio State University's Arts District and WOSU programming.

A new parking garage is planned approximately 300 ft. north of the proposed site.

2017 President's Award Recipient

Timothy Hawk, FAIA

"Each year, our board of directors bestows the President's Award to a person in recognition of their service to the chapter. This year's recipient is, in my mind, the consummate professional and leader. He seems to have been born into the profession, drank the Kool-Aid as a kid, and in the best way possible, walked the walk ever since. He has connected us with the larger professional universe and brought us to the attention of that universe. He has encouraged us to become more intelligent, and grow, and chart new territory. He's a cool head in a crisis, has counseled us and talked us down from the edge on many occasions. He loves to drive and talk on a road trip. He's been a great mentor and friend. I don't know if he's an Eagle Scout, but he kinda seems that type. I'm pretty sure he'll be president of the United States someday. Tim Hawk, our President's Award goes to you."